Roki Sasaki's agent reveals a key factor in the pitcher's decision-making process as he considers the Padres and other teams for his next destination.

Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, offered some updates on the process as the Japanese star moves toward a decision on where he will sign, with the World Series champs considered one of the favorites.

As it stands, Wolfe said he does not anticipate Sasaki signing on precisely Jan. 15 but at some point between Jan. 15 and Jan. 23.

Japanese superstar phenom Roki Sasaki was posted earlier this month, which means the New York Mets (and the rest of MLB) are now able to pitch him o

The calendar has flipped to January, and Roki Sasaki is approximately two weeks away from deciding which team he will sign up for to complete his jump from Japan to the major leagues. The good news for the Mets and Yankees is that they are still in the mix.

Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom, is the crown jewel of this offseason’s international market. While the odds might not favor the Bronx Bombers, their name remains firmly in the mix as we inch closer to the January 15 signing deadline.

The New York Mets have been projected as the destination for the Japanese phenom, upsetting the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

As the New York Yankees and the New York Mets extend offers to Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, his manager has revealed the potential path for Sasaki to make his move to MLB. One country that has proven to be a hotbed for young talent in Major League Baseball (MLB) is Japan.